Changes Two is an album by Charles Mingus. It was recorded on 27, 28, and 30 December 1974 at Atlantic Studios in New York City—the same sessions which resulted in Mingus's album Changes One. Atlantic Records initially released the record; in 1993, it was issued on CD by Rhino Records.
The brief version of "Duke Ellington's Sound of Love" features vocals by Jackie Paris.
Track listing
All compositions by Charles Mingus except where noted.
"Free Cell Block F, 'Tis Nazi U.S.A." – 6:56
"Orange Was the Color of Her Dress, Then Silk Blue" – 17:32
"Black Bats and Poles" (Jack Walrath) – 6:22
"Duke Ellington's Sound of Love" – 4:15
"For Harry Carney" (Sy Johnson) – 7:59
Personnel
Charles Mingus – acoustic bass
Jack Walrath – trumpet
George Adams – tenor saxophone
Don Pullen – piano
Dannie Richmond – drums
Marcus Belgrave – trumpet ("Duke Ellington's Sound of Love") Jackie Paris – vocals ("Duke Ellington's Sound of Love") Sy Johnson – arranger ("Duke Ellington's Sound of Love")